World Food Prize
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Madeline Goebel The World Food Prize was established in 1986 to be the foremost
international award recognizing the achievements of individuals who have
advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or
availability of food in the world.
EMAIL The Foundation has the following goals:
mgoebel@worldfoodprize.org
Recognizing and inspiring exceptional breakthrough achievements
that increase the supply and availability of food in the world through
presentation of its $250,000 prize, referred to by several heads of
state as the “Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture”;
Conducting educational and informational programs addressing the
most important issues in global food security by holding the Borlaug
Dialogue International Symposium and other programs;
Holding events and carrying out programs that provide unique
educational opportunities for high school students and teachers,
and inspire the next generation of youth to pursue education and
careers in agriculture and global development;
Operating the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates as a public
museum, convocation center, and educational facility to inform the
public about the great achievements of agricultural heroes like
Henry A. Wallace.
Coordinating the Iowa Hunger Summit and Iowa Hunger
Directory to celebrate Iowa's agricultural and humanitarian heritage,
facilitate networking, and inspire further action against hunger at
home and abroad.
PHONE
515-245-3783
OFFICE ADDRESS
100 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
TYPE OF WORK
International, Community Based,
Educational/School
COUNTIES
Polk
Activities
Statewide
HOW TO HELP
Iowans are encouraged to contact the World Food Prize staff for more
information about its programs or to explore opportunities to partner or
become involved.
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